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On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, 10 Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School students boarded busses to Stamford, Conn., representing the countries of Mongolia and Belgium. more

By Dena Gershkovich | 2/13/13

HAFTR wins first round of ‘The Challenge’

Since the last article I wrote about our first appearance on MSG Varsity’s “The Challenge,” (“Getting ready for ‘The Challenge’” Jan. 3-9) several very positive things have happened. more

By Chaviva Freedman | 2/13/13

Getting ready for ‘The Challenge’

Some of my schoolmates and I recently had the opportunity to participate in a Cablevision television show called “The Challenge,” hosted by Jared Cotter, a former contestant on “American Idol.” more

Chaviva Friedman | 1/2/13

HAFTR officially opened its new sports complex. From left, President Dr. Adam Lish, Executive Director Reuben Maron, Building Committee co-chairmen Yaron Kornblum and Joey Hoenig.

Welcome to the Hawks’ nest

The red painted double doors were pulled open and kids ran onto the glistening gym floor as adults took photographs and ran video cameras to capture the moment, while Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School Hawks basketball players stood in awe of their new home court. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/19/12

Rachel Gertsley, a HAFTR teacher, guided parents of prospective students through a model lesson at the high school’s open house.

School’s open at HAFTR

Despite the hardships being endured by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, followed by a nor’easter, the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) had more than 350 guests at its high school’s open house on Nov. 11. more

11/14/12

Days off haven’t hindered student activities

Students at Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School were excited to return to school last month, and they have quickly gotten into the routine of being back in our school’s classrooms and hallways. more

By Chaviva Freedman | 10/11/12

HAFTR’s new gymnasium was being framed last week and the wall’s sheetrock is expected to be put up this week.

HAFTR renovating proceeding smoothly

The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) is divided into three distinct levels – lower, middle and high school – and located in two separate communities – Lawrence and Cedarhurst – but is unified by an ongoing renovation project. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/16/12

Michelle Charnoff walks off the stage after receiving the Excellence in Ivrit award. She also left that night with an award for being an Outstanding Scholar.

HAFTR graduates 66 students [Photo gallery]

HAFTR’s class of 2012 held their graduation on June 21 at York College in Queens. more

6/28/12

Gabrielle Lovett is the valedictorian for HAFTR's class of 2012.

HAFTR’s valedictorian and salutatorian

Gabrielle Lovett and Hillel Friedman are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively for the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School class of 2012. more

6/7/12

At the “Teamwork Makes a Dream Work” basketball fundraiser on May 2, HAFTR and Lawrence High School basketball teams faced off. Second from left, Aaron Fruchter of HAFTR goes in for the lay up.

Bridging the culture gap

Two diverse Five Towns communities were united with a common goal to fundraise for new equipment for the Lawrence-based Five Towns Community Center’s youth services’ game room. more

By Ann Friedman | 5/10/12

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